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Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998

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SR 1998 No. 237 Regulations as amended, taking into account amendments up to Civil Aviation Legislation Amendment (Part 21) Regulation 2014
Principal Regulations
Administered by: Infrastructure and Regional Development
Registered 02 May 2014
Start Date 01 May 2014
End Date 31 Aug 2014
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Commonwealth Coat of Arms

Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998

Statutory Rules No. 237, 1998 as amended

made under the

Civil Aviation Act 1988

Compilation start date:                     1 May 2014

Includes amendments up to:            SLI No. 40, 2014

This compilation has been split into 4 volumes

Volume 1:       rr. 1.001–42.1105

Volume 2:       rr. 45.005–92.205

Volume 3:       rr. 99.005–137.300

Volume 4:      rr. 139.005–202.900
Dictionary and Endnotes

Each volume has its own contents

About this compilation

The compiled instrument

This is a compilation of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 as amended and in force on 1 May 2014. It includes any amendment affecting the compiled instrument to that date.

This compilation was prepared on 1 May 2014.

The notes at the end of this compilation (the endnotes) include information about amending Acts and instruments and the amendment history of each amended provision.

Uncommenced provisions and amendments

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Contents

Part 139—Aerodromes                                                                                                       1

Subpart 139.A—General                                                                                                   6

139.005................. Applicability of this Part..................................................... 6

139.010................. Definitions for this Part...................................................... 6

139.015................. Standards for aerodromes................................................... 6

139.025................. Access to aerodromes......................................................... 6

139.030................. Restrictions on use of terminal instrument flight procedures 7

139.035................. No effect on operation of Airports (Building Control) Regulations 1996 etc           8

Subpart 139.B—Certified aerodromes                                                                     9

Division 139.B.1—Aerodrome certificate                                                         9

139.040................. When an aerodrome certificate is required.......................... 9

139.045................. Application for aerodrome certificate.................................. 9

139.050................. Grant of aerodrome certificate............................................. 9

139.070................. Suspension or cancellation by CASA............................... 10

139.085................. Temporary aerodrome certificate....................................... 10

Division 139.B.2—Aerodrome manual                                                             12

139.090................. Preparation and location of aerodrome manual................. 12

139.095................. Information to be included in aerodrome manual.............. 12

139.100................. Form of aerodrome manual............................................... 22

139.105................. Amendments of aerodrome manual.................................. 23

139.110................. Notice of amendments...................................................... 23

139.115................. Aerodrome manual controller........................................... 23

Division 139.B.3—Operation and maintenance of a certified aerodrome           25

139.120................. Care and diligence in operation and maintenance.............. 25

139.125................. Reporting officer............................................................... 25

139.130................. Works safety officer for aerodrome works other than time‑limited works               25

139.135................. Works safety officer for time‑limited works..................... 26

139.140................. Training of aerodrome personnel...................................... 26

139.145................. Aerodrome manual procedures......................................... 26

139.150................. Notice of deviation............................................................ 27

139.155................. Notice of changes in physical condition etc of aerodrome 27

139.160................. Notice of changes in information published in AIP‑ERSA 27

139.165................. Physical characteristics of movement area........................ 28

139.170................. Aerodrome markings........................................................ 28

139.175................. Signal area........................................................................ 29

139.180................. Wind direction indicators—general................................... 29

139.185................. Wind direction indicators—requirement for certain runways 29

139.190................. Visual approach slope indicator system............................ 30

139.195................. Lighting of movement area............................................... 31

139.200................. Checking of lighting systems............................................ 31

139.205................. Aerodrome emergency committee..................................... 32

139.210................. Aerodrome emergency plan.............................................. 32

139.215................. Testing of aerodrome emergency plan.............................. 33

139.220................. Aerodrome serviceability inspections............................... 34

139.225................. When aerodrome serviceability inspections must be conducted               35

139.230................. Aerodrome technical inspections...................................... 35

139.235................. When aerodrome technical inspections must be conducted etc 36

139.240................. Who may conduct aerodrome technical inspections.......... 37

139.245................. Planning and execution of aerodrome works.................... 38

139.250................. Safety management system............................................... 38

Division 139.B.4—Aerodromes to which A‑SMGCS applies                39

139.251................. Definition for Division 139.B.4........................................ 39

139.252................. Designation of aerodromes to which A‑SMGCS applies. 39

139.254................. Vehicles at aerodromes to which A‑SMGCS applies....... 40

Subpart 139.C—Registered aerodromes                                                               42

139.255................. Definition for this Subpart................................................ 42

139.260................. Application for registration of aerodrome......................... 42

139.265................. Registration of aerodromes............................................... 45

139.270................. Notice of refusal to register aerodrome............................. 45

139.275................. Register............................................................................. 45

139.280................. Duration of registration..................................................... 46

139.285................. Cancellation of registration on request.............................. 46

139.290................. Suspension or cancellation of registration by CASA........ 46

139.295................. Applicable standards for registered aerodromes............... 47

139.300................. Reporting officer............................................................... 47

139.305................. Notice of changes in physical condition etc of aerodrome 48

139.310................. Notice of changes in information published in AIP‑ERSA 48

139.315................. Safety inspections............................................................. 48

139.320................. Approval of persons to conduct aerodrome safety inspections                50

139.325................. Duration of approval......................................................... 51

139.330................. Suspension or cancellation of approval by CASA............ 51

Subpart 139.D—Reporting officer and safety inspection requirements for certain other aerodromes                                                                                                                                      52

139.335................. Aerodromes to which this Subpart applies....................... 52

139.340................. Reporting officer............................................................... 52

139.345................. Safety inspections............................................................. 53

Subpart 139.E—Obstacles and hazards                                                                 56

139.350................. Monitoring of airspace...................................................... 56

139.355................. Establishment of obstacle limitation surfaces.................... 56

139.360................. Notice of obstacles............................................................ 56

139.365................. Structures 110 metres or more above ground level........... 57

139.370................. Hazardous objects etc....................................................... 57

Subpart 139.F—Aerodrome radio communication services                      59

Division 139.F.1—General                                                                                      59

139.375................. Aerodrome operators to collect statistics if directed.......... 59

Division 139.F.2—Frequency confirmation system                                    60

139.380................. Definitions for Division 139.F.2...................................... 60

139.385................. Aerodromes that must have a frequency confirmation system 60

Division 139.F.3—Air/ground radio service                                                  61

139.390................. Definitions for Division 139.F.3...................................... 61

139.395................. Air/ground radio service must be certified........................ 61

139.400................. Direction by CASA to provide CA/GRS......................... 62

139.405................. Voluntary provision of CA/GRS...................................... 62

139.410................. Certification of air/ground radio service............................ 62

139.415................. General obligations of aerodrome operator....................... 62

139.420................. When CA/GRS must be operating.................................... 63

139.425................. Information about operating hours to be given to NOTAM Office          63

139.430................. Certified air/ground radio operators.................................. 64

139.435................. Offences........................................................................... 64

Subpart 139.H—Aerodrome rescue and firefighting services                  65

Division 139.H.1—General                                                                                     65

139.700................. Applicability of this Subpart............................................. 65

139.705................. Definitions for this Subpart.............................................. 65

139.710................. Functions of ARFFS........................................................ 66

139.711................. Person not to provide service without approval................ 67

139.712................. Issue of Manual of Standards........................................... 67

139.715................. Effect of Manual of Standards.......................................... 68

Division 139.H.3—Requirements to be complied with by ARFFS provider        69

139.750................. Requirements in this Division........................................... 69

139.755................. Definition for Division—applicable standards and requirements          69

139.760................. Inconsistency between Manual and chapter 9 of Annex 14 70

139.765................. Knowledge, equipment and expertise to deal with aviation hazards         70

139.770................. General obligation to maintain service.............................. 71

139.771................. Response time of ARFFS................................................. 71

139.772................. Buildings and emergency facilities.................................... 71

139.773................. Officer in charge............................................................... 72

139.775................. Notice about times service is available etc......................... 72

139.780................. Agreements with other fire fighting bodies....................... 73

139.785................. Stock of fire extinguishing agents..................................... 73

139.795................. Extinguishing equipment and vehicles.............................. 73

139.800................. Other vehicles and equipment........................................... 74

139.805................. Vehicles and equipment for firefighting and rescue in difficult environments          75

139.810................. Commissioning of certain equipment................................ 75

139.815................. Protective clothing and equipment.................................... 75

139.820................. Communications............................................................... 76

139.825................. Test and maintenance equipment....................................... 76

139.830................. Commissioning of new vehicles and equipment............... 76

139.835................. Number of operating personnel........................................ 77

139.840................. Medical standard of firefighters........................................ 77

139.845................. Qualifications and training of firefighters......................... 77

139.850................. Operations manual............................................................ 78

139.855................. Amendment of operations manual.................................... 78

139.860................. Voice data recording......................................................... 78

139.865................. Record of accidents or incidents....................................... 79

139.870................. Contingency plan.............................................................. 79

139.875................. Records management........................................................ 79

139.880................. Organisation..................................................................... 80

139.885................. System for rectification of service failures........................ 80

139.890................. Quality control.................................................................. 80

139.895................. Change management......................................................... 80

139.900................. Safety management........................................................... 80

139.905................. Applicant’s organisation................................................... 80

139.910................. Telling users and CASA about changes........................... 81

Division 139.H.4—Conduct of ARFFS operations                                     81

139.915................. Powers of officer in charge or firefighter.......................... 81

Division 139.H.5—Administration                                                                      83

139.920................. Definition for Division..................................................... 83

139.925................. How to apply for approval as ARFFS provider............... 83

139.965................. When CASA must grant approval.................................... 85

139.970................. When decision must be made............................................ 86

139.995................. Application for variation of approval................................ 86

139.1005............... Suspension or continued suspension of approval by show cause notice  86

139.1010............... Grounds for cancellation of approval................................ 87

139.1015............... Notice to approved ARFFS provider to show cause........ 87

139.1020............... Cancellation of approval after show cause notice.............. 88

139.1022............... Cancellation if holder ceases to provide ARFFS.............. 88

Part 141—Flying training organisations                                                                89

Part 142—Flight crew training and checking organisations                     90

Part 143—Air Traffic Services Training Providers                                       91

Subpart 143.AGeneral                                                                                                 93

143.005................. Applicability of this Part................................................... 93

143.010................. Definitions for this Part.................................................... 93

143.015................. What is an ATS training provider..................................... 94

143.016................. Person not to provide service without approval................ 94

143.017................. Issue of Manual of Standards........................................... 94

Subpart 143.BApproval as an ATS training provider                            96

143.020................. What an application must be accompanied by................... 96

143.025................. When applicant is eligible for approval............................. 96

143.027................. CASA may impose conditions on approvals.................... 97

143.050................. Variation of approvals...................................................... 97

Subpart 143.CRequirements to be complied with by ATS training providers               98

Division 143.C.1Requirements for training                                               98

143.055................. Standard for training......................................................... 98

143.060................. Training plan..................................................................... 98

Division 143.C.2Personnel                                                                                  99

143.065................. Personnel.......................................................................... 99

143.070................. Qualifications for certain personnel.................................. 99

Division 143.C.3Reference materials, documents and records     100

143.075................. Reference materials......................................................... 100

143.080................. Material to be included in reference materials................. 100

143.085................. Documents and records.................................................. 100

143.090................. Document and record control system.............................. 101

Subpart 143.DTelling CASA about changes                                               102

143.095................. Advice on organisational changes................................... 102

143.100................. Discontinuing training.................................................... 102

143.105................. Status as a Registered Training Organisation.................. 102

Subpart 143.EMiscellaneous                                                                                  103

143.110................. Unapproved training....................................................... 103

Subpart 143.F—Administration                                                                               104

Division 143.F.1Preliminary                                                                            104

143.115................. Applicability of this Subpart........................................... 104

Division 143.F.2Approvals                                                                               105

143.118................. Applying for approval.................................................... 105

143.120................. Joint applications not permitted....................................... 105

143.130................. Applications by corporations etc—what must be included 105

143.145................. CASA may require demonstrations of procedures or equipment             105

143.175................. Grant of approval............................................................ 106

143.180................. When decision must be made.......................................... 106

Division 143.F.4Suspension and cancellation of approvals             107

143.215............